7. The
Method
Human-Centered Design
Inherent to the approach is
“empathy” and designing from
the student’s perspective
Technology is
a key lever as
it catalyzes
the inherent
curiosity of
Approach is
data driven
and agile –
experiment,
learn and
Local
dynamics
are kept in
mind when
engineering
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12. The
Progress
In 2 years, lives changed
4 Schools
(Urban,
Rural,
Special)
250+
Students
(Ages 6-20)
Phase I
Complete,
Phase II
Planned
Self-
learning
Pedagogy
Built
Girls
Vocational
Program
Established
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13. In 2 years, lives changed
4 Schools
(Urban,
Rural,
Special)
250+
Students
(Ages 6-20)
Phase I
Complete,
Phase II
Planned
Self-
learning
Pedagogy
Built
The
Progress
Girls
Vocational
Program
Established
Successful projects
are being turned into
revenue generating
business
(e.g. Pakistan Fashion
Site, Restaurant
Review Aggregator) 12
15. Focus on out of school girls
From marginalized communities
Covering various ethnicities and
minorities
Multi-dimensional approach to build a
sustainable model
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The
Plan
16. Direct Impact – 900 Girls
Indirect Impact – 3,000+ Girls
(Partner with Government and NGO schools to
extend “open-source” self-learning, project based platform)
$120,000 over 5 years
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The
Plan
20. Leveraging lessons
from the ages
Inherent curiosity formsthe
basis ofthe Montessori method as well
Inherent curiosity formsthe basis of the
Socratic method
“students arriveat their own
conclusions”
MontessoriSocrates
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21. As well as contemporary
lessons
Starteda school forhis kids with the
focus on problem solving andno grades
Mitrawon the TEDprizearoundusing
technology tofacilitate self-learning
MuskMitra
20
24. Started 2 years ago in Lahore, Pakistan
4 Schools
250+ Students
Broad Self-Learning Framework Built
Progress
23
25. Edit a topical videoby combining
small clips andmusic
Learn graphics,editing as well as
the artofbeing concise
Presentatio
ns
Translation Video
Editing
Develop andgivepresentations on
varyingsubjects
Learn the subject matter, as well as
storytelling, design andresearch
Translate articles from Urduinto
English andEnglish into Urdu
Learn English reading,
comprehension and writing
Projects Completed
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26. Projects in Progress
OrganicFarming using sensors to
measure water, humidity etc.
Learn practically byputting science
intoaction
Build andpublish an iPhone App
using aMacandiPod Touch
Learn mobile andmarketing in a
social/ connected world
Soft/Hard-
ware
Organic
Farming
App Dev
Build small Raspberry Pi computer
andprograman adventure game
Learn logic andnotonly the power
ofa computer, but how it works
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28. - 27 -
Base of the Pyramid (BoP)
Our digital, self-learning pedagogy
is aimed squarely at educating
children from underprivileged
backgrounds.
Use technology to help educate
children given
a) teacher shortage (1.25 Million
teachers needed) 27
29. - 28 -
Base of the Pyramid (BoP)
We are focused on instilling skills
that will enable girl to either be
gainfully employed immediately
or pursue further studies
Lastly, as part of our vocational
schools we plan to place children
in jobs immediately
(e.g. embroidery work for high-
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30. - 29 -
Girls
Establish vocational schools that will
address the challenges faced by girls
to learn, earn and stay safe
Skills in Focus:
App Development, Embroidery and
Tailoring
Partner with leading local technology
companies and fashion houses that 29
31. - 30 -
Girls
Develop creative ways to address
cultural obstacles faced by girls
For example, develop a “mother
hen” approach where girls can meet
at one of their houses under the
supervision of a mother to work
remotely on learning vocational
skills and eventually work remotely
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32. - 31 -
Human-Centered Design
Inherent to our approach is
“empathy” and designing from the
customer perspective
Since, technology catalyzes the
inherent curiosity of children,
technology is a core part of our
solution
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33. - 32 -
Human-Centered Design
Our project based learning is
designed with the students in
mind so as to enable them to
take advantage of employment
opportunities
Our approach is an agile one in
terms of what works and what
doesn’t – 32
34. - 33 -
Quotes from Children
I like self-learning … now we teach
other students … our lives are
changing – Ijaz M. (Grade 6)
“
“I am searching new things daily
and increasing my knowledge –
Amina R. (Grade 8)
I have improved my English by
using Google Translator – Rehan I.
(Grade 8)
“
Through the Khud lab I am linked
to the world by internet – Amina I.
(Grade 7)
“
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36. Multi-dimensional approach to
build a sustainable model for
Bottom of the Pyramid
1. Funding from Girls Education Challenge
2. For-profit model generates revenue
3. Successful projects will generate revenue
Approach
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39. Growth
First cohort of 20
students
Grows by 2 each
semester
over 5 years
Leading to an ~900
students graduating from
the Digital School
Cost increases by 5% per 38
40. Core Financials
per month:
Cost per student: $25
Revenue per student:
$60
(only for profit segment, NOT
bottom of pyramid)
(Platform cost separate)
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47. Thank you for viewing,
Salahuddin Khawaja
s@khud.org
About
Salahuddin
Salah has spent 15+ years in the financial sector in New York,
Hong Kong and Tokyo. Initially 11+ years as a management
consultant with Deloitte. He then moved to J. P. Morgan and Bank
of America where he worked in Investment Banking running large
scaleprograms.
He strongly believes in the transformational power of education
whichis whyhestartedThe KhudInitiative.